Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Joy’ on Netflix, a Nice Historical Drama About the Development of IVF, Starring Thomasin McKenzie

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• Based on the life of Dr. Jean Purdy, one of the unsung heroes who co-developed the first successful IVF procedure in the 1970s, 'Joy' delivers a timely story of women's struggles in the male-dominated world of medicine.
• Veteran actor Bill Nighy shines in a supporting role as Dr. Purdy's colleague and ally, adding depth and nuance to the film's exploration of the social and ethical implications of this groundbreaking reproductive technology.